The Lauder Institute

Inspired by the @LauderInstitute's global reach, Matthew Addison G06 WG06's StepLadder offers saving methods to those traditionally left behind, already partnering with institutions in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. whr.tn/4aSmVIg

Leonard Lauder W54's brother Ronald W65 (pictured left) reflected on the legacy the @LauderInstitute co-founder will leave. “Together, we created the Institute because as students, we did not have the international training we desperately desired." whr.tn/3L0CR0t

🚨 We’ll be kicking day two of the Global Futures Symposium off with our “Bridging the Valleys of Death: Public-Private Partnerships in National Security Innovation” panel. Join us in Philadelphia on Feb. 19-20: lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/futures-sympos…

📢 We can’t wait to hear insights from the distinguished speakers leading our “Trump & the Future of Global Power” roundtable on February 19th @UofPenn! Join us for this and other timely conversations at the Global Futures Symposium on Feb 19-20: lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/futures-sympos…

🚨 Meet our keynote speaker, Tarun Chhabra, Head of National Security Policy at @AnthropicAI. As former Deputy Assistant to the President on the US National Security Council, Tarun led US strategy on tech competition with China and global partnerships in emerging technologies.

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with @cultivatelabs! Together, we’ll bring crowdsourced forecasting into conversations about #globalbusiness and #geopolitics, starting with our Global Futures Symposium on February 19-20th. Learn more: lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/futures-sympos…

Register for the @LauderInstitute's inaugural Global Futures Symposium on February 19-20, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA! The new installment of our Futures Symposia series centers on #NationalSecurity and #GlobalBusiness. Learn more: lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/futures-sympos…

Leverage was the summer pit-stop for Wharton-Lauder’s Indian cohort this year, pretty cool to spend couple hours with these incredibly intelligent ladies - Saranya, Shatakshi, Saumya - who I’m damn sure will rule different parts of the planet in times to come 👊🏽 PS: I never made it to Wharton but I think this super useful jute bag is a good proxy ;) .. or so the girls said! cheers @vedicakant 🥂 & the good folks at @Wharton @LauderInstitute LeverageEdu.com x Fly.finance x Fly.homes x Univalley.ai x LeverageCareers.com

Leonard Lauder W54, former CEO of @EsteeLauder and co-founder of the @LauderInstitute, has passed away at 92. "I feel proud of what I've done," Lauder told @Wharton Magazine in 2021. "You need to leave some kind of an impact that outlives you." whr.tn/3ZyaN9r

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Leonard A. Lauder (W’54), co-founder of The Lauder Institute. His legacy lives on in our community, our mission, and in the spirit of #LauderLove that connects us all. Read the full statement: bit.ly/4jXrjHk

As the Class of 2025 prepares to graduate, we proudly spotlight four accomplished Lauder students. In their own words, they reflect on their journeys through the MA/MBA program and provide advice to those considering the Lauder program. 📖 Read now : bit.ly/laudergrad2025

PHILLY X WASHINGTON: This week, a brilliant group of @Wharton/@LauderInstitute students focusing on geopolitics and leadership joined @EUintheUS Senior Officer Vassilis Coutifaris for a discussion on EU-U.S. relations and economic security. Thank you, @Penn! @whartonmagazine

How can leaders propel change in moments of uncertainty? An African-focused #changemaker, British Robinson has led initiatives like @pepfar and @ProsperAfricaUS. Hear insights from her #leadership during a Changemaker Dialogue on April 4th. Register now: tinyurl.com/africafutures

How has finance – for better or worse – driven transformational change across #Africa? Our panelists will focus on the role of #finance in supporting #sustainabledevelopment, #innovation, and #infrastructure change on Saturday, April 5th.💸 Register: tinyurl.com/africafutures

What’s next for the U.S. and Africa? Join our roundtable of distinguished speakers in reflecting on the past, present, and future of #USAfricaRelations at our Africa Futures Symposium on Friday, April 4th. Register now: tinyurl.com/africafutures

Can African countries bolster their role and agency in global #supplychains in today’s uncertain #geopolitical environment? Hear first-hand insights from experts during our “Supply Chains & Economic Integration” panel on Saturday, April 5th. Register now: tinyurl.com/africafutures

Register now for the @LauderInstitute's 2025 Africa Futures Symposium on Friday, April 4th (hybrid) and Saturday, April 5th (in person). Join us as we discuss building #Africa’s resilience in an uncertain world. Learn more: tinyurl.com/africafutures #AfricaFutures #UofPenn

Students in the Lauder Institute’s Global Program looked upward to explore the future of geopolitics with @KleinmanEnergy Senior Fellow @BLSchmitt. Linking #energysecurity to #spacesecurity, they landed on the need for transatlantic diplomacy to achieve both.

The November 13th African Narratives screening will feature 3 short films, In the Language of Our Mothers, Is It Because I'm A Girl, and Echoes From Home. bit.ly/AfricanNarrati… @LauderInstitute @the_rotunda @WhartonAfrica #pgdi #africannarratives #shortfilms #kenya